What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Speech Language Pathologist, SLP position at CommuniCare Health Services?
CommuniCare Rehab , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Cumberland Healthcare Center , where our therapists are In-House Team Members . This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a r apidly growing company , with 170 centers across IN, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
- Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
- Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance
- Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care
- Paid CEU Online Library
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program.
- Hold a valid or pending State Speech Language Pathology License
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
- Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems, as well as administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests.
- Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills, diet recommendations, and modifications for safe swallowing techniques.
- Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team, as well as participating in family meetings/education.
- Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.
